THE company, who have been hit by online rental services, still have 43 shops which will stay open while administrators try to find a buyer.

The firm went into administration earlier this month, hit by the growth of online rental services.

The stores include four in Edinburgh, four in Glasgow and two in Dundee. They employ about 100 staff.

The remaining 43 stores will stay open while administrators try to find a buyer.

Across the UK, almost 800 jobs will go, with 129 more stores closing and 368 still trading.

Thirty-one shops have already been axed.

The chain have 528 stores and employ 4190 people.

Deloitte, the accountants running Blockbusters, said 760 staff now face redundancy, but the closures are not taking place immediately.

The administrators have previously said Blockbuster UK would keep trading while they try to find a buyer.

A spokesman said: “Having reviewed the portfolio with management, the store closure plan is an inevitable consequence of having to restructure the company to a profitable core which is capable of being sold.

“We would like to thank the company’s employees for their support and professionalism during this difficult time. We are also grateful to the customers for their continued support.”

A dedicated employee helpline has been set up, as well as an assistance programme to help those staff facing redundancy find other jobs.

The Blockbuster news follows closures announced at music chain HMV, camera firm Jessops and electricals group Comet.

Experts claim 10 more big name high street stores are set to collapse as more consumers switch to online shopping.